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Add 63/70 and 5/24

63/70 + 5/24 is 133/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 24 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
    63/70 = 63 × 12/70 × 12 = 756/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    5/24 = 5 × 35/24 × 35 = 175/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/840 + 175/840 = 756 + 175/840 = 931/840
  5. 931/840 simplified gives 133/120
  6. So, 63/70 + 5/24 = 133/120
    In mixed form: 113/120

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